But other cocktail recipes will specify that they should be shaken, not stirred — especially if they contain fruit juice.

Those bubbles don’t work with stirred drinks, like Manhattans. “It’s like creating an air hockey table on your palate and your booze goes down quickly. A stirred cocktail is supposed to be ...

shaken not stirred. In a shaker tin, combine the vodka, dry vermouth and ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain cocktail with hawthorn strainer if you prefer ice floating on top. If not ...